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Caprosyn GC-322Recalls & reported problems

Covidien LP · Monofilament Absorbable Suture · Class 2 · Implant

Quick summary

This Caprosyn GC-322 absorbable surgical suture from Covidien is used to close tissue during surgery. The reports mostly describe the suture material and its needle breaking, bending, detaching or tangling mid-procedure, so that a different suture has to be used to finish closing the wound. There are 49 reports, with3 injuries and no deaths, and no recalls name this device. All 23 reports came in the past 12 months, after none in the 12 months before that.

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Adverse event reports
49
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 49 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10884521034556), received between Feb 26, 2018 and Jun 26, 2026 — classified as 3 injuries, 46 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Detachment of Device or Device Component” (37 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 5 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 10 reportsMar 2026: 9 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 3 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202610
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component37
  • Material Twisted/Bent20
  • Break12
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Unraveled Material1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions38
  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient6
  • Insufficient Information5
  • No Code Available3
  • Post Operative Wound Infection2
  • Wound Dehiscence2
  • Necrosis1
  • No Information1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 49 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING HEMORRHOID PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING, THREE SUTURES WERE DAMAGED. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25633553 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING HEMORRHOID PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING, THREE SUTURES WERE DAMAGED. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25633536 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 26, 2026Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING HEMORRHOID PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING, THREE SUTURES WERE DAMAGED. ANOTHER SUTURE WAS USED WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 25633526 ↗
  • MalfunctionApr 17, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, THE NEEDLE BENT AND THE NEEDLE DETACHED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24906959 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT AND THE SUTURE WAS ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24541210 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE , THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT AND THE SUTURE WAS ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24541208 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 7, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND THE NINE NEEDLES BENT.  AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE , THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT AND THE SUTURE WAS ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24541204 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24496765 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24496732 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE , THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24496648 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24496596 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE , THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24496544 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 3, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, WHEN CLOSING THE WOUND, THE NINE NEEDLES BENT. AFTER THE FIRING IS APPLIED TO THE TISSUE, THE NEEDLES WERE HELD WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER AND THE THREAD WAS PULLED, THE NEEDLES BECAME MISALIGNED AFTER 3 TO 4 SUTURING. ADDITIONALLY, IT WAS NOTED THAT NEEDLES DETACHED. A NEW NEEDLE FROM ANOTHER COMPANY WAS TAKEN OUT, AND THE SUTURE ATTACHED TO THE PATIENT CONTINUED TO BE USED. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24496504 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390735 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390730 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390689 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390658 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390639 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390605 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390599 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390589 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390223 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Detachment of Device or Device Component; Material Twisted/Bent

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING A HEMORRHOIDECTOMY, AT WOUND CLOSURE, THE 10 NEEDLES WERE BENT WHEN PULLED THE THREAD WHILE HOLDING IT WITH THE NEEDLE HOLDER. THE NEEDLES DETACHED FROM THE SUTURE THREAD AFTER ONLY ABOUT 3-4 STITCHES BUT DID NOT FALL INTO THE PATIENT CAVITY. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24390181 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 16, 2024Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE RECTAL PROLAPSE PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING THE ANUS, THE TWO NEEDLES WERE PHYSICALLY DISENGAGED INTO SEPARATE PIECES. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19757014 ↗
  • MalfunctionJul 16, 2024Break; Break

    ACCORDING TO THE REPORTER, DURING THE RECTAL PROLAPSE PROCEDURE, WHEN SUTURING THE ANUS, THE TWO NEEDLES WERE PHYSICALLY DISENGAGED INTO SEPARATE PIECES. A NEW SUTURE WAS USED TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19756715 ↗

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